Oncology and Infusion Services

(651) 430-4790

A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming - but you don't have to challenge the disease alone. The team of caring professionals at Lakeview Health is here to help you through this difficult time. Our healthcare providers will help you through diagnosis, consults, treatment and follow-up care. We provide a soothing, healing environment that is close to home.

We view our patients as the most important member of our healthcare team. The communication of your needs, desires and input are crucial in helping us provide patient-centered care.

Development of individualized treatment care plans
Consultations
Follow-up care
Chemotherapy, biotherapy and targeted agents
Non-chemotherapy infusions, including blood transfusions
Options of semi-private, private or community seating for infusions
Holistic, healing, soothing environment
Compassionate, highly-trained, caring staff
Clinical care coordinator to guide you

Cancer Care Team:

Primary care providers
Radiologists
On-site pathologist
Board certified medical oncologist
Board certified surgeons
Plastic surgeons
Clinical care coordinator
Experienced oncology nurses

Diagnostic Services:

Digital mammography (CAD)
Diagnostic ultrasound
Ductogram
Ultrasound core biopsy
Sentinel lymph node mapping
Pathology/histology
Lab
Bone density (DEXA)
PET/CT scan

Referral Services:

Radiation
Stereotactic breast biopsy
MRI
Genetic counseling and testing
Clinical trials
Oncology psychologist

Additional Resources:

Social workers
Chaplaincy
Lymphedema specialists
Prosthetic breast consultants
Palliative care team
Hospice
Homecare

Supportive Care:

Massage

Energy work - Reiki and Healing Touch

Mind-Body Skills classes

Library resource center

Support groups

Read the Aug. 4, 2009, Wall Street Journal article, Weighty Choices, in Patients' Hands, featuring a Stillwater Medical Group initiative.

Lakeview Health Breast Cancer Care (pdf)

Look Good...Feel Better
Look Good...Feel Better teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Look Good...Feel Better is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation; and the National Cosmetology Association.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 5:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 4:00-6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, call toll-free 800-227-2345.

Finding Your Way Through Cancer
A five-week series for individuals and their families who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Each week will address an issue that most people confront at one time or another during their journey through cancer, including the "new normal" and making decisions. Facilitator: Julie Edstrom.
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM
Late Summer: August 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 2010
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697

Cancer Support Groups
All support groups are free. New members are welcome at any time. Support groups are confidential and are facilitated by trained medical staff and/or volunteers.

Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00-8:30 PM
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 3:30-5:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Call (651) 269-0480 to verify location and time

Facing Cancer Together (FaCT)
A program of the Angel Foundation
An educational support program offered for children and families who have a parent with cancer.
Free - Registration required, call (612) 205-5743
For more information visit www.mn.angel.org

Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Second or third Wednesday of each month, 1:00-3:00 PM
Family Means
1875 Northwestern Ave.
Stillwater, MN
Call (651) 437-9064 or visit http://minnesotamyeloma.blogspot.com for information

Ostomy Support Group
First Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
(No meetings in June, July or August)
Community Thread
2300 W. Orleans St.
Stillwater, MN
Medical advice is general information; always refer to your own provider. Spouses and family always welcome.
Call (651) 275-5438 for information.

Prostate Cancer Support Group
Topics presented by Stillwater Medical Group urologist Dr. Tom Stormont
First Wednesday of November and May, 11:30 AM
Lakeview Hospital
Call (651) 430-4510 for information